KB2PIZ: A “Mini” Activation of the National Mall Park (US-0655)

by Mark (KB2PIZ) Because of work, I had an overnight in Washington, DC. I had the TX-500 in the car but really did not think we would have time...

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FOTA – Fairs on the Air

FOTA (Fair on the Air) connects amateur radio with community gatherings, encouraging activations at fairs and festivals. Participants can set up a station at an event, contact participating stations...

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E1806: Don’t Buy a Radio Until You See the ICOM IC-7110

ICOM revealed their new radio, the IC-7110, at the Tokyo Hamfair last week. Previously dubbed the X-026, this new powerhouse radio has almost everything – what are your thoughts?...

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My Sunday Real Time Contest Adventure!

   Sunday was my day to get some chores done and then sit down at the radio/PC to put in about two hours in the Real Time Contest. I had...

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ZS7ANF Antarctica 2026

Callsign: ZS7ANF — Antarctica (15 Nov — 28 Feb 2027 UTC) Go to Source

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C21GD Nauru 2026

JM1GDA will be active as C21GD from Nauru from 10 to 16 December 2026. Activity is planned on 10m, 15m, 20m, 30m, 40m, 6m and 80m, CW, FT4, FT8...

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5R8IC Madagascar 2026

Callsign: 5R8IC — Madagascar (21 Dec — 15 Jan 2027 UTC) Go to Source

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FT4YM Antarctica 2027

Callsign: FT4YM — Antarctica (01 Jan — 31 Jan 2027 UTC) Go to Source

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EIRP Calculator – RF element

An online calculator for Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) and Effective Radiated Power (ERP), converting between dBm, watts, and milliwatts. It… – Listed in Antennas/Antenna Calculators Go to Source

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FOTA – Fairs on the Air

FOTA (Fair on the Air) connects amateur radio with community gatherings, encouraging activations at fairs and festivals. Participants can...

EIRP Calculator – RF element

An online calculator for Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) and Effective Radiated Power (ERP), converting between dBm, watts, and...